Chef Marvin Agustin renews partnership with KNORR Philippines

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Well known celebrity actor, director, restaurateur and chef, recently named Young Entrepreneur of the Year,  Marvin Agustin, renews partnership with KNORR Philippines as its celebrity Chef Endorser.      

Chef Marvin Agustin, become a fixture in the local food arena,  continue to be sources of inspiration to Filipino families, especially the moms. With this partnership of two of the respected names in the food industry, expect only a continuous enriching of the Filipino family’s dining experience via a host of new projects, products, and recipes.

According to Chef Marvin, the values - Passion, Innovation, and the heart for good food are the things that bind him and Knorr. 

“It’s nice to promote something that you’ve been already using for a long time, inspired by the teachings of my mom, cooked and served well from the heart.” 

“Good food brings good friends and family together, so having Knorr by your side, is already an assurance that you have an ally in the kitchen, which I consider the heart of every home.”

Chef Marvin considers his mom Maria Teresa as his inspiration in everything he does, including being a chef. In fact, his soon-to-be-opened and first Filipino family restaurant Maria Teresa is a loving tribute to his mom.

“The kitchen has bonded me and my mom in unexpected ways, and I am thankful that Knorr has given me this chance to share a part of myself to every mother in the country,” says the accomplished restaurateur-chef-actor. 

“Together with Knorr, we will provide modern-day Filipino families with dishes that respond to their needs, while making their cooking experience fulfilling, pleasurable and enriching.”

There are a number of restaurants owned by Chef Marvin, some are  Sumo Sam, Marcianos, John and Yoko, Mr. Kurosawa,Kung Fu Kitchen,  Komrad, Johnny Chow, and Tokyo Grill. And there are soon to be  launch Gambino at Burgos Circle and and his mom's restaurant Maria Teresa. 

Thanks Knorr Philippines and Medianation Inc. for giving us the opportunity to meet the accomplished restaurateur-chef-celebrity actor Marvin and his being a part of the Knorr family, Marvin will create dishes that highlight how Knorr products:

(Sinigang Sa Sampaloc Original Mix, Knorr Cubes, and Ginataang Gulay Mix) can help Filipino mothers create the best dishes for their families. 

You can also visit Chef Marvin newest website: http://www.chefmarvinagustin.com/. 

Beat It!: Fighting Cervical Cancer One Beat At A Time

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Philippines Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) and sponsored by GSK Philippines organized the dancefest  as “Beat It!: Fighting Cervical Cancer One Beat At A Time” held last Thursday night at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center.

Leading Obstetrical Gynecologists and almost 1500 doctors danced their way to raising funds to fight Cervical Cancer,  the second biggest cause of female cancer mortality in the country.

Doing one thing, in one place – dancing and grooving together for the 12 women who are about to die because of the fatal but highly preventive disease. It is not the winning of the world record but saving the lives of Filipinas everyday from the cervical cancer by raising awareness and action is the true triumph of the dance fest.

For the warm-up started  “Gangnam Style”song was played and celebrity Anne Curtis,  spokesperson for GSK Philippines’ Cervical Cancer Prevention campaign opened the program with “Call Me Maybe.”

Also present during the event were Richard Yap (aka Papa Chen), Jason Zamora of Manouvers and the Philippine All Star.

To stop the human papiloma virus (HPV), the cause of cervical cancer from infecting women, an effective and so important relevant cervical cancer vaccine is necessary. The Beat It!: Fighting Cervical Cancer One Beat At A Time dance fest encourages Filipinas to be healthy by taking care of yourself.

This is an amazing event with a great cause. Let us all support this campaign and help prevent Cervical Cancer!

Some Photos c/o Mac Vazquez

Headphones that are built to last

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This is the kind of thing that made me love tested. Very useful, and it's something I might actually do!

Each time you recklessly chuck your headphones in your backpack after every use, you know too well those headphones might not come back to you in one piece.

The Construct headphones

Let’s face it: the backpack, combined with an active lifestyle, is an extreme environment for headphones. Adventurous and active music lovers always find it hard to make a pair of headphones last due to all the wear and tear from their activities.

“Loose cords and broken headbands are just some of the problems that many music lovers encounter with their headphones. Whether it gets broken in the backpack or in the mountains, people always end up disappointed with subpar durability,” says Ms. Angelia Oh, General Manager for Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philippines.

To address this issue, Philips and surf brand O’Neill teamed up to develop a range of headphones that are strong enough to endure extreme conditions. The Philips O’Neill The Construct SHO7205BK is part of this line.

According to Ms. Oh, The Construct is one of the most durable headphones in the market due to its material and construction. Its ultra flexible TR90 headband can withstand bends, stretches and twists without deforming or breaking. Its cable is just as tough and is also tangle-free. The headphone’s drivers are also protected with metal rings around the earcan and employ engineered safe release cans that allow it to weather hard impacts.

In terms of sound quality, The Construct holds its own, with Ms. Oh explaining that “The Construct delivers solid deep bass that’s crisp and powerful through 40mm drivers.” This means that users can still clearly hear their music regardless of their activity. And where comfort is concerned, Ms. Oh says that the ear cushions are soft and thick enough for isolation while the headband cover is made of soft fabric for added comfort.

Ms. Oh adds that The Construct can be enjoyed by a wide variety of listeners. “Sound lovers are not limited to commuters or office workers. They are everywhere. And we want everyone to take their music with them everywhere as well without the fear of it getting broken,” she remarks. 

“The Construct is a pair of headphones they can literally bring anywhere, even in the great outdoors.”

 “Durable portable headphones are hard to come by. But this range of Philips O’Neill headphones were made to outlast, withstand and endure, with the consumers’ utmost needs in mind,” she concludes.

John Lloyd Cruz and Angelica Panganiban Go Soul Searching in "24/7 In Love"

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Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love,” filmed in Vietnam for 10 days, not only is love the fruit of their hard labor but also a very special episode.

Revenge is exactly what Verna (Angelica Pangabiban) wanted upon learning about the infidelity of her husband. With the hopes of restoring herself, she goes to Vietnam for a vacation. And as she takes a break from all the despair of her troubled marriage, there she meets a Filipino waiter named Elvis (John Lloyd Cruz).  Vietnam and Elvis have become Verna’s refuge, but an escape can only do so much. Will Verna have the strength to face her past and the outcome of her choices?

Director John-D Lazatin expresses his thanks to John Lloyd and Angelica for being very pleasant to work with. “Since both John Lloyd and Angelica are such good actors it was a very positive experience. Tapos siyempre si John Lloyd sobrang galing na rin na artista, first time ko siyang i-direk sa big screen so I’d like to think na sana all directors get to work with him.” 

The story of the episode, he adds, teaches audiences the lesson of setting priorities, reaching for your dreams, and standing by one’s decisions. 

The relaxing atmosphere in Vietnam, nurtured the now-blossoming love story of Angelica and John Lloyd. Watch how their chemistry on and off the screen unfolded. Filmed in Hanoi, 24/7 In Love” opens on November 21 in theaters nationwide.

Kimerald Unites in Star Magic’s 20th Anniversary Offering

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Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson star in "Underwear Hero" episode of Star Magic's 24/7 in Love movie

Life has a way of sneaking up on you, as a song goes and truly, circumstances can bring people together in the funniest way possible. This is something both Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson can relate to, as their tandem is reunited Star Cinema’s offering in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Magic, “24/7 In Love.” Kimeralds can enjoy watching their favorite team up on the silver screen again via the episode “Underwear Hero.”

In the movie, Kim plays the role of Patty, a driven young account executive who has to save her job by finding a guy who rescued his neighbors from a fire fiasco in his underwear and became an instant celebrity. Unfortunately, the guy turns out to be Gerald’s character Alvin, her ex-boyfriend, whom she has hurt from the past.

 “Magkaibigan naman po kami talaga,” Kim said, even adding that her and Gerald’s career are intertwined since they won in the first “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition.” The pair, who last appeared together in the movie “Till My Heartaches End” in 2010, were both happy to work with each other again. In fact, during the filming, Kim and Gerald proved their friendship is still as strong as ever.

Gerald also revealed that even though they did not do a project for two years, working with Kim again brought back memories. “Two years ago pa yung huling movie namin ni Kim, tapos nun nagktrabaho kami ulit, parang bumabalik yung mga dating memories, yung mga alaala at kahit two years kaming hindi nagkasama sa shooting, parang yung first day pa lang, kilala na talaga namin isa’t-isa, kaya sobrang komportable kami agad.”

“Sa ‘min kasi ni Gerald, four years na kami lagi yung loveteam tapos nung sumalang na kami, na umarte na kami sa harap ng camera, ganon pa rin parang gamay na namin yung isa’t isa. Hindi na kami nag ‘sino kaya gaganito’ or ‘sino kaya maggaganito,’ parang natural na. Parang okay, maganda yung flow nung umarte kami. Kaya nagulat ako na, ‘ay oo naalala niya pa rin, naaalala ko pa rin," Kim said. She recalled that during the shooting, that people from the sidelines kept on teasing her and Gerald, making them laugh at times.

Kim and Gerald are very thankful to Star Magic for treating them like family ever since they stepped out of the Big Brother house. They also are grateful for Star Magic’s guidance for their careers wouldn’t have lasted six years in the industry and still going strong. Both shared they immediately agreed to the project after Mr. M (Johnny Manahan) brought it up as part of Star Magic’s 20th year celebration. 

As for the lessons they have learned in making the movie, Gerald has this to share. “Minsan kasi para mapatunayan at malaman mo kung mahal mo talaga ang isang tao kailangan minsan sa buhay, you have to grow apart from each other kahit sandali lang, kahit mabilis lang, kasi kapag hindi na kayo magkasama dun niyo makikita at mararamdaman kung kayo talaga para sa isa’t-isa. Dahil ang dami niyo pang matututunan na hiwalay kayo and then when you come back together, baka mas marami kayong alam tungkol sa buhay, about yourself, at maging mas ok kayo.”

“Huwag agad agad magdesisyon. Timbangin muna kung ano yung mas importante para sa ‘yo, ‘yung pagmamahal mo or ‘yung career mo. Pero kung pwede naman isabay, pwede naman, basta know your priorities lang, pangarap mo ba o yung love mo,” Kim on the other hand shared.

Directed by Mae Cruz, “24/7 In Love” will be showing on November 21 in theatres nationwide.